committed on one David Blount, of Fayetteville, by Robert Yancy,
of Scratch Hill, said Blount sustaining numerous bruises and
contusions, to his great injury of body and mind; and, whereas,
it is further alleged that said murderous assault was wholly
unprovoked and without cause, you will forthwith take into
custody the person of said Yancy, of Scratch Hill, charged with
having inflicted the bruises and contusions herein set forth in
the complaint of said Blount, and instantly bring him into our
presence to answer to these various and several crimes and
misdemeanors. You are empowered to seize said Yancy wherever he
may be at; whether on the hillside or in the valley, eating or
sleeping, or at rest.

"De Lancy Balaam, Magistrate.

"Fourth District, County of Cumberland, State of North Carolina.
Done this twenty-fourth day of May, I835.

"P.S. Dear Bob: Dave Blount says he ain't able to chew his meat.
I thought you'd be glad to know."

Smilingly Carrington folded the warrant and handed it to Yancy.

"Well, what are you goin' to do about hit, Bob?" inquired Balaam.

"Maybe I'd ought to go. I'd like to oblige the squire," said
Yancy.

"When does this here co't set?" demanded Uncle Sammy.